Apartment Kitchens [GALLERY]

Your handy gallery of super stylish apartment kitchens

If you live in an apartment, chances are that you know that space is often at a premium. An apartment kitchen can be both a blessing and a curse. They’re relatively easy to maintain and simple to clean. Yet, most apartment-dwellers often struggle with the challenges they present, particularly when attempting to integrate appliances and create storage.

It is, of course, possible to use every centimetre of an apartment kitchen effectively, but you’ll need to follow some tips and tricks to ensure your small space is used to maximum effect. With a solid plan of action and effective use of your surroundings, there’s no reason why your apartment kitchen can’t be big on both style and functionality. Start your journey by stocking up on design inspiration. Our galleries provide all the motivation you’ll need no matter what style – whether you’re planning a Manhattan kitchen, Italian style kitchen, or a kitchen with pastel colours. We have your design inspiration covered.

We’ve also put together a handy gallery of super stylish apartment kitchens – filled with ideas to incorporate into your own space.

In an apartment layout, designers always strive to create separate zones within one larger space. But to make the end result feel cohesive, you need to think about your choice of materials and furniture groupings.

An open-plan apartment layout essentially gives you the opportunity to be in both rooms – kitchen and living room – at the same time.

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Modern interior and kitchen designers have found that they can achieve ‘openness’ in an apartment kitchen by going for warm colours – from neutrals, to natural woods, to brighter options.

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With a solid plan of action and effective use of your surroundings, there’s no reason why your apartment kitchen can’t be big on both style and functionality.

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When designing a small apartment kitchen, cabinet space is always at a premium. Boosting storage is typically the main objective of aparment kitchen planning.

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The single wall apartment kitchen layout is minimal, functional and modern in equal measure. Without walls to separate the kitchen area from the dining area and living area, natural light can spill into the entire space.

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To maximise your storage space in your apartment, ensure your kitchen cabinets are built right up to the ceiling.

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With some proper planning and effective use of every centimetre, small apartment kitchens can be even more fun to cook in than large home ones.

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There are a few great tips and tricks to ensure your apartment kitchen space is used to maximum effect.

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A fine replacement for traditional upper cabinetry, open shelves in apartment kitchens hint back to a time when kitchens were more functional than decorative.

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Plywood kitchen cabinets can stand out by using unique handles and cabinet grabs. It also opens up an apartment kitchen beautifully.